EP|16 Why Being Yourself Is So Hard—and How Authenticity Helps You Find Your People | Katie McLaughlin

In this real-talk conversation, Katie McLaughlin—CEO of BeGoodGuide.com—dives into the importance of authenticity, vulnerability, and what it really takes to find your people. She opens up about why so many individuals are afraid to be themselves and how taking small risks in showing up authentically is the key to building genuine community.

Katie explains that when you show up as a version of yourself that isn’t real, you attract connections that aren’t aligned. True growth and meaningful relationships happen when you have the courage to be seen, test your authenticity, and trust that the right people will respond.

This episode explores:

- Why authenticity is essential for personal growth
- The fear that holds people back from being their true selves
- How vulnerability helps you find the right community
- Why showing up honestly attracts aligned relationships
- Building genuine connections through self-expression

If you’re feeling disconnected, unsure of where you belong, or struggling to show up as your true self, this conversation will encourage you to take the leap and embrace who you are.

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🌐 Website: https://www.begoodguide.com
✨ Divine CEO Quiz: https://www.begoodguide.com/divine-ceo-quiz
🌙 Soulward Summit Conference in Nashville March 22-23rd, 2026:  https://www.soulwardsummit.com
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/begoodguide

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